Social Gaming Hit Monster Galaxy Goes Mobile

SAN JOSE, Calif., Sept. 1, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Gaia Interactive, one of the world's most active social gaming communities, today announced the launch of Monster Galaxy: The Zodiac Islands (Monster G) on iOS – a free mobile spinoff of its highly successful Facebook game Monster Galaxy. Played by nearly 10 million users per month, Monster Galaxy is one of the most popular social games on Facebook, reigning as a top 10 game for a consecutive  six months (as ranked by independent application traffic tracking service AppData). The launch of Monster G signifies Gaia's expansion into the mobile gaming market – delivering a multi-platform experience for gamers.

"Gaia has always been committed to delivering the best gaming experience to our users," said Mike Sego, CEO of Gaia Interactive. "With the success of Monster Galaxy on Facebook, we've proven that there's a hunger out there for a different form of social game – one that exudes console game-like play. We see a huge opportunity for the mainstream gaming industry and the owners of the most popular video game brands to expand into both the social and mobile platforms. Gaia intends to continue with a multi-platform social gaming strategy and looks forward to delivering titles that both casual and hard core gamers will enjoy – no matter what platform that may be."

Monster G brings an extraordinary level of graphics to mobile and capitalizes on the fantastical world of Monster Galaxy on Facebook. Monster G features faster-paced, interactive battles and game-play that take advantage of the iOS screen. Players are tasked with battling magical creatures while crossing the mystical Zodiac Islands in an attempt to dethrone an evil king. Gamers share triumphs with friends, collect rare monsters (Mogas) and enjoy the anime-inspired artistry that is unique to Gaia's game development.

Facebook Connect functionality will be available in late September 2011 for players who would like to keep track of their game data and progress, and receive access to exclusive content, and the game, on multiple platforms.

Players who connect Monster G to their Facebook account receive:

• Premium Customer Service: keep track of purchases, progress and personal game data
• Social Daily Prize: expanded daily prizes for players

In addition, Monster G gamers who also play Monster Galaxy on Facebook can:

• Earn Facebook Rewards: awarded based on progress on Monster G and distributed exclusively on Monster Galaxy on Facebook
• View Game Center Leaderboards: see Battles Won, Number of Perfect Attacks and Overall Tamer Score

Since its founding in 2003, Gaia Interactive has maintained a core value of providing its highly-creative user base with a fun, social environment that allows them to be who they want to be. As a pioneer in social game development, Gaia's games stand out from traditional casual games, with its intricate storylines and visuals inspired by console video games.

Monster G is now available from the App Store for download on the iPhone and iPod Touch. For more information and to download Monster G, go to http://www.gaiaonline.com/monsterg.  

About Gaia Interactive

Founded in 2003, Gaia Interactive is the pioneer in virtual goods and is one of the world's most active social gaming communities. Gaia provides a fun, social environment that inspires individuality and creativity. Launched in 2010, the company's Facebook title Monster Galaxy is one of the fastest growing games on the social network, boasting nearly 10 million monthly users. Gaia brings a new breed of casual gaming across multiple platforms, with the company's intricate characters, storyline and imagery. For more information, visit www.gaiaonline.com.

SOURCE Gaia Interactive